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This chapter provides a general overview concerning the technical concept of the SemProM project. The notion of a Digital Product Memory (DPM) is explained, and the technical requirements resulting from its characteristics are outlined. Based on a review of the state of the art, the basic building blocks and steps for the specification and realization of an overall framework for semantic product memories are discussed. The central elements of the developed approach are presented in more detail. This includes a layered architecture model for SemProM incarnations and a generalized architecture conception for the required technical infrastructure and middleware components. Last but not least, the practical application of the SemProM framework is also considered. Experimental results from building integrated system prototypes illustrate the potential of the novel approach.
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Herzog, G., Kröner, A. (2013). Towards an Integrated Framework for Semantic Product Memories. In: Wahlster, W. (eds) SemProM. Cognitive Technologies. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37377-0_3
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